1- I used to stand on the corner when I was a child And I would play my guitar and sing as the people went by The sidewalks were crowded, but I'd just sing louder 'Cause I didn't mind Spending my time Spending my rhymes And singing for nickels and dimes Chorus Nickels and dimes A song at a time For nickels and dimes 2- I'd brighten their day As they'd go on their way As they'd brighten mine A sidewalk rehearsal for dreams that I held in my mind I knew that some day, in my own special way I'd repay all their nickels and dimes 3- I recall the sidewalks each night as I stand on the stage As I play my guitar and sing for the people who pay 'Cause finally I made it to what they all call the Big Time But I still remember I still owe some nickels and dimes Chorus 4- A sidewalk rehearsal for dreams that I held in my mind So if you remember a child on the corner of time You'll know that I promised to repay your Nickels and dimes Chorus Repeat 4 Chorus Repeat 4
https://primoaccordo.net/nana-mouskouri/nickels-and-dimes.htm